Chandulal Jain | |
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| Born | J. Chandulal Jain Padeev ( Rajasthan) |
| Died | 17 December 2009 Bangalore |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director and producer |
| Years active | 1971–2009 |
| Known for | National Award Winner, State government's Lifetime Achievement Award and Kannada Rajyotsava |
| Notable work | Thaaye Devaru, Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane |
J. Chandulal Jain was a popular Kannada film director and producer of almost 40 films, notably, Thaaye Devaru, Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane, and Bhakta Siriyala. He also produced movies in Hindi, such as Godhuli and Pyaar Karke Dekho. His film Idu Saadhya was shot in just 48 hours.[1][2]
He won a national award for Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane and three Government of Karnataka awards for films Bhootayaana Maga Ayyu, Veerappan, and Gangamma Gangamaayi. He also won the state government's Lifetime Achievement Award and Kannada Rajyotsava for his contributions to the Kannada film industry.[1][3]
He was instrumental in introducing Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth to the Kannada film industry.[2]
- ^ a b "Chandulal Jain passes away". The Hindu. 18 December 2009. Archived from the original on 22 December 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ a b "Film Director Chandulal Jain dead". news.webindia123.com. 17 December 2009. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ "Threats Chandulal Jain Passes away". NY Times Co. 18 December 2009. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
Chandulal Jain's 'Veerappan' Kannada film bagged the first best film at the State awards in the committee and He was the winner of Life Time Achievement award from Karnataka state government in 2004–2005